Pro Tem Physical Therapist

Department: Early Childhood CARES
Rank: Assistant Clinical Professor
Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

September 12, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae to be considered.

Department Summary

Early Childhood CARES provides early intervention and early childhood special education services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children in Lane County. Over 1700 children who have developmental delays or disabilities are served each year.

Early Childhood CARES services include parent consultation, parent-toddler groups, specialized preschools, consultation with children in community preschools or childcare, and speech, physical or occupational therapy.

Staff who work for Early Childhood CARES have teaching licenses or state authorization to teach young children. They are specialists in early intervention/early childhood special education, speech therapy, physical therapy, autism, and behavior.

Early Childhood CARES is actively seeking to implement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles in the work we do with children and families and in our workplace, including in our hiring practices. We welcome a broad spectrum of candidates and particularly invite applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the profession. We also recognize that evidence suggests candidates self-select out of positions due to concerns over failure to meet all requirements; we strongly encourage such applicants to apply even if they are uncertain about their qualifications.

Early Childhood CARES is funded by the Oregon Department of Education with state and federal dollars.

Position Summary

Early Childhood CARES is seeking to hire up to 2 pro tem Physical Therapists to fill a temporary vacancy beginning in mid-October 2024 for approximately 4-6 months. FTE (appointment %) is negotiable.

Physical Therapists at Early Childhood CARES teach young children (birth to five years old) or provide consultation concerning children with a variety of developmental disabilities, and sensory impairments in classrooms, in homes, and in community settings. This position will also provide direct physical therapy to young children as specified on the child's Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Physical Therapist Pro Tem faculty positions are non-tenure-track, temporary positions.

Additional Expectations of the Position:
• This position involves working in homes, preschools, and clinic situations. Employees must be able to travel to locations throughout Lane County that may not be serviced by public transportation.
• Ability to interact effectively with children while providing instruction, including bending, kneeling, or sitting at child-size tables and chairs.
• Positions require enrollment in the Central Background Registry.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Valid Oregon license for Physical Therapy.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching preschool-age children (birth to five years) with a range of special needs.
• Bilingual individuals preferred.
• Experience teaching children with autism, challenging behaviors, and/or multiple disabilities.
• Experience with infants.
• Experience in providing instruction, consultation, and support to community programs to assist the integration of children with special needs into their programs.
• Experience in developing and monitoring Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Experience with assessing and monitoring child development with children birth to five years.
• Experience providing instruction and consultation to parents of children with special needs, including making home visits.
• Experience with developing and implementing behavior management strategies that are age appropriate and effective.
• Experience with a variety of instructional methodologies.
• Experience with setting up and managing toddler and/or preschool classrooms.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmat